Phone runs out of battery quickly and gets hot quickly

If your phone gets hot and drains battery quickly, but you don't play games or use heavy apps all the time, you may have been hacked. Malicious software running in the background can cause your battery to drain quickly and even stop charging.

The phone runs out of battery quickly and gets hot quickly.

So, check your battery settings if you see any unusual problems. Here, you will see which apps are using the most battery, any apps that seem strange or apps that you don't use much, then uninstall them immediately.

Use a lot of mobile data

Spyware and malware will often use your mobile data to send information to hackers. If the mobile data or location icon on your screen is constantly moving or flashing, it may be that your personal data has been stolen.

Use a lot of mobile data.

You should take note if you notice a sudden spike in your mobile data usage. To check if your phone is being tapped, check your mobile data usage in settings.

Hearing strange noises when calling

When making a call, if you hear any strange sounds that are not related to the call, this may be a sign that your call is being secretly recorded. Or even if you are not making a call but still hear some strange sounds such as clicking or beeping, you should pay attention.

Hearing strange noises when calling.

If it happens repeatedly, you can use an audio bandwidth sensor app from another phone set to low frequency. If it picks up multiple sounds within a minute, your phone may be hacked and listening.

Show strange websites

Malicious software can infiltrate your web browser, displaying fake websites to collect personal account information when you log in. If you visit the web on your phone and see anything unusual, close the browser and immediately scan your phone or take it to a professional for examination.

Show strange websites.

There is a lot of unusual activity.

Signs that your phone has been tapped include problems when turning it off, random shutdowns, etc. When turning off the phone, check to see if the backlight is still on even when the phone is turned off.

There is a lot of unusual activity.

Besides, if you see ads popping up automatically, the screen randomly lights up, strange notifications leading you to strange links or your phone is lagging, you should check again.